This final report in the mobile commerce series provides a thorough analysis
of the mobile ticketing & coupon market and offers practical forecast data on
user acceptance, transaction value and transactional traffic, for eight global
regions. The report investigates the major drivers and constraints for the
mobile ticketing & coupons market and through extensive in-depth interviews
with key players, this strategic research report provides all members of the
mobile ticketing & couponing chain with vital recommendations in order for
them to maximise revenues within this rapidly growing sector. This 142 page
analytical report not only offers a detailed look into the dominant
technologies, including barcodes and RFID & NFC, but also conducts an in-depth
investigation into a number of important applications and services within this
sector around the world.
Key Questions Answered by this Report
What is the current and future market size for mobile ticketing & coupons ?
What is the strategy for mobile network operators, ticketing / coupon Issuers & new entrants ?
What are the main market drivers for mobile ticketing and coupons ?
What are the key technologies that are being adopted for mobile ticketing and coupons ?
Is the paper ticket dead ?
Will NFC revolutionise the ticketing market ?
Who will be the winners and losers in the mobile ticketing and coupon market ?
Are retailers ready to adopt mobile coupons ?
Main Benefits:
A unique source of research and analysis for the mobile ticketing & coupon
market including technologies, market characteristics and forecasts.
Practical analysis of emerging opportunities for vendors & operators
Unique insights: includes interviews with leading industry players who
have significant experience in the mobile ticketing & coupon market.
Benefit from fresh thinking and an intelligent market assessment from a
respected thought leader.
Table of Contents
Glossary
Executive Summary
Introduction
Mobile Commerce Series
Sector Focus
Transport Operators Strategies & Markets
Sporting Event Owners Strategies & Markets
Entertainment & Event Organisers Strategies & Markets
Retailers Strategies & Markets
Handset Manufacturer Strategies & Markets
Market Projections
Mobile Operator Strategies & Markets
Figure ES1: All Mobile Phone Users (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table ES1: All Mobile Phone Users (m) Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Mobile Ticketing
i. Mobile Ticketing Traffic
Figure ES2: Total Number of Mobile Ticketing Transactions (m) per
Annum: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
ii. Mobile Ticketing Transaction Value
Figure ES3: Total Mobile Ticketing Transaction Value ($m):
Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table ES2: Total Mobile Ticketing Transaction Value ($m): Regional
Forecast 2007- 2011
Figure ES4: Total Mobile Coupon Transaction Value ($m): Regional
Forecast 2007-2011
Table ES3: Total Mobile Coupon Transaction Value ($m): Regional
Forecast 2007-2011
2.6. Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing Forecasts
2.6.1 Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing Users
Table 2.19: Mobile Phone Users (%) who use Entertainment & Events
Mobile Ticketing: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Figure 2.13: Total Mobile Phone Users (m) Who Use Entertainment &
Events Mobile Ticketing: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table 2.20: Total Mobile Phone Users (m) Who Use Entertainment &
Events Mobile Ticketing: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
2.6.2 Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing Traffic
Figure 2.14: Average Number of Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing
Transactions made per Mobile Ticketing User per Annum: Regional Forecast
2007-2011
Table 2.21: Average Number of Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing
Transactions Made per Mobile Ticketing User per Annum: Regional Forecast
2007-2011
Figure 2.15: Total Number of Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing
Transactions (m) per Annum: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table 2.22: Total Number of Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing
Transactions (m) per Annum: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
2.6.3 Entertainment and Sporting Events Mobile Ticketing Value
Table 2.23: Average Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing
Transaction Value ($): Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Figure 2.16: Total Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing Transaction
($m): Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table 2.24: Total Entertainment & Events Mobile Ticketing Transaction
($m): Regional Forecast 2007-2011
3. Mobile Coupons & Forecasts
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Definition
3.3 Technology
3.4 Drivers & Constraints
Figure 3.1: Mobile Coupons; Summary of Market Drivers & Constraints
3.4.1 Drivers
i. User Demand
ii. Cost Savings
iii. Increase in ARPU
iv. One-2-One Marketing
v. Increase in Customer Retention for Mobile Operators - Lower Churn
vi. Environmental
vii. Higher Conversion Rates
viii. Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS)
ix. Reduced Fraud
3.4.2 Constraints
i. Participation of Retailers
ii. How to Manage the Coupon on the Phone?
iii. MMS Issues
iv. Mobile Barcode Reading Issues
v. Operator Left Out in the Cold
vi. Availability of NFC Handsets and Terminals
3.5 Application & Services
3.5.1 Applications & Services Examples
i. North America
Figure 3.2: Cellfire Website Showing Available Coupons
b. West Europe
c. Far East & China
3.6 Market Forecasts
3.6.1 Mobile Coupon Forecasts
i. Mobile Coupon Users
Table 3.1: Mobile Phone Users (%) Who Use Mobile Coupons: Regional
Forecast 2007-2011
Figure 3.3: Total Mobile Phone Users (m) Who Use Mobile Coupons:
Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table 3.2: Total Mobile Phone Users (m) Who Use Mobile Coupons:
Regional Forecast 2007-2011
ii. Mobile Coupon Traffic
Figure 3.4: Average Number of Mobile Coupon Transactions Made per
Mobile Coupon User per Annum: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table 3.3: Average Number of Mobile Coupon Transactions made per
Mobile Coupon User per Annum: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Figure 3.5: Total Number of Mobile Coupon Transactions (m) per
Annum: Regional Forecast 2007-2011
Table 3.4: Total Number of Mobile Coupon Transactions (m) per Annum:
Regional Forecast 2007-2011
iii. Mobile Coupon Transaction Value
Table 3.5: Average Mobile Coupon Transaction Value ($): Regional
Forecast 2007-2011
Figure 3.6: Total Mobile Coupon Transaction Value ($m): Regional
Forecast 2007-2011
Table 3.6: Total Mobile Coupon Transaction Value ($m): Regional
Forecast 2007-2011
4. Mobile Ticketing & Coupon Vendors
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Vendors
4.2.1 ActiveMedia
Figure 4.1: RAPOS Platform
Figure 4.2: ActiveMedia Technology Mobile Ticketing Lifecycle
4.2.2 bCODE
Figure 4.3: The bCODE MediaHub 200
4.2.3 Cellfire
Figure 4.4: Cellfire Mobile Coupon Process
4.2.4 Gavitec
i. EXIO
Figure 4.5: Gavitec EXIO Module
ii. MD-20
Figure 4.7: The Gavitec MD-20 OEM Code Reader
iii. Lavasphere
Figure 4.7: Gavitec Lavasphere Software Product
4.2.5 The Light Agency (Shop Scan Save)
4.2.6 Mobiqa
Figure 4.8: Mobiqa Mobile Ticket on a Mobile Phone
4.2.7 Parkmobile
4.2.8 Swiftpass
Figure 4.9: Mobile Ticketing at The Eden Project
5. Mobile Ticketing & Coupons: Strategies & Markets
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Transport Operators Strategies & Markets
5.2.1Introduction
i. Air Travel Strategy - IATA Simplifying the Business Programme
ii. The Market for Ticketing in Air Travel
iii. Rail Travel Strategy
iv. The Market for Ticketing in Rail Travel
5.3 Sporting Event Owners Strategies & Markets
5.3.1 Sporting Event Owners Strategy
5.3.2 The Market for Ticketing in Sporting Events
5.4 Entertainment & Event Organisers Strategies & Markets
5.4.1 Entertainment & Event Organisers Strategy
5.4.2 The Market for Ticketing in Entertainment & Events
5.5 Retailers Strategies & Markets
5.5.1 Retailers Strategy
5.5.2 The Market for Coupons with Retailers
5.6 Handset Manufacturer Strategies & Markets
5.7 Mobile Operator Strategies & Markets
5.7.1 Revenue Problems
i. Falling Voice Revenues
ii. Margin Squeeze
iii. Revenue Substitution & Cannibalisation Issues
iv. Increase in Data ARPU
5.7.2 Revenue Opportunities
i. How Do Operators Make Money Out of Mobile Ticketing and Mobile
Coupons?
6. Standards & Forums
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Who is Doing What?
Table 6.1: Overview of Forum Activity
6.2 Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC)
6.2.1 Members
6.3 ETSI
6.3.1 Members
6.4 The GSM Association
6.4.1 Members
6.5 International Air Travel Association (IATA)
6.5.1 Members
6.6 International Organisation for Standards (ISO)
4Q.2011 Asia Pacific Mobile Entertainment Market Forecast, 2008 - 2016: Total Revenues in the Asia Pacific Mobile Multimedia Market to rise to $15.7 billion in 2016
4Q.2011 North America Mobile Entertainment Market Forecast, 2008 - 2016: Total Revenues in the North American Mobile Multimedia Market to rise to $15.5 billion in 2016